Special Weather Statement for North Fulton; South Fulton; DeKalb +5 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Henry, Newton, North Fulton, Rockdale, South Fulton
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 646 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Milstead to Panola Mountain State Park to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 646 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Milstead to Panola Mountain State Park to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Atlanta, McDonough, Fayetteville, Conyers, Covington, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Tyrone, Morrow, Lovejoy, Hapeville, Lake City, and Oxford.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Peachtree City GA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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